Shelly Baird School

03/05/2018

03/05/2018

We had a great time celebrating Read Across America at Shelly Baird! Thank you to Lee Richmond students and staff for joining us!

02/22/2018

Today is the Day! Please join us at the Hanford Civic Auditorium for the Kings Family Resource Fair from 4:00 - 7:00. Kids welcome.

01/29/2018

Thank you Nurse Joan, Valerie, Lira, Christine, and Jacqueline for all you do for our students!

01/29/2018

February early dismissal and holidays
Wednesday, February 7 - 1 hour early dismissal
Wednesday, February 14 1 hour early dismissal
Monday, February 19 - NO SCHOOL - President's Day Wednesday, February 21 - 3 hour early dismissal
Wednesday, February 28 - 1 hour early dismissal

01/12/2018

January 2018 early dismissal days:
January 10 - 1 hour early
January 15 - No School - Martin Luther King Day
January 17 - 3 hours early
January 24 - 1 hour early
January 31 - 3 hours early

01/12/2018

12/01/2017

15 Stress-Reducing Holiday Tips for Families with Special Needs
The holiday season can be a difficult time due to changes to any of the following:
• Routine
• School programs
• Vacation
• Travel
• Visiting family and friends
• Attending functions
• Excruciating amounts of down time
• Too much noise, and lastly;
• Too much food
1. Do Not Over-Schedule
2. Bring Your Own Food & Supplies to Gatherings
3. Offer to Buy Gifts
4. Try to Build in as Much Routine as Possible
5. Ask the School or Program for Activities You Can Work on At Home over Breaks
6. Take Two Cars
7. Plan Activities Where There is No Expectation that Your Special Needs Loved One Has to Behave
8. Try to Schedule Ample Help
9. Avoid Crowds
10. Use the Time with Family to Discuss Plans for the Future
11. Keep Calm
12. Don’t be Afraid to Say No
13. Take Time for Yourself
14. Keep Expectations Reasonable
15. Count Your Blessings

12/01/2017

We appreciate our paraeducator's!
Just as the extra pair of wings enable a dragonfly to accomplish astounding aeronautic gymnastics, paraeducators are the extra pair of hands that allow teachers to provide what students need to soar towards independence and reach their maximum potential.

12/01/2017

Foggy Day season is here. Please take an opportunity to review the Foggy Day schedule and information in our student handbook.

Foggy Days Scheduling Reminder
Foggy day schedules will be announced on local television stations: KSEE (24) and KMPH Fox (26). Check your cable provider for the appropriate channel for your subscription.
Every attempt will be made to have the announcement placed on the above stations by 5:30 a.m.

The announcement will state: “Shelly Baird School”.

All Shelly Baird Classes will start on time, allowing parents to bring their children to school if they prefer and buses will be available to take the children home.

If you have any questions, please feel free to call MV Transportation at 585-1570 or 585-1572.